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NJ07 VTF

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,124 mi
Last recorded174,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ07 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 174,124 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 174,124 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 166,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 152,184 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 152,183 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 143,528 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON INSIDE EDGE ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON INSIDE EDGE ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

TPMS light on pre 2012

Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 131,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,375 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

exhaust hanger broken o/s/r

noises from front end when driving

Fail 26 Feb 2016 114,375 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

exhaust hanger broken o/s/r

noises from front end when driving

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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NJ07 VTF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ07 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ07 VTF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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